Director of Business Development (General Contractor)

SHOOK CONSTRUCTION CO•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

To optimize the growth of the organization by leading strategic planning, market development, and relationship management across Shook’s Building market in the Central Region. This role drives client acquisition, talent recruitment, collaborative delivery education, and project pursuits, ensuring alignment between business development strategy and operational capabilities. Areas of focus include the following Objective Key Results: Drive Strategic Growth in the Building and Industrial Markets: Forward-looking leadership by supporting the Regional Manager through the creation and implementation of annual business plans tailored to the Industrial and Building Markets while aligning operational capacity with evolving business demands. Pursuit & Pipeline Management: Proactive management of the sales pipeline and pursuit activities across key markets. Lead targeted project pursuits from planning through client engagement, ensuring tailored strategies and compelling proposals. Champion the use of Cosential CRM to enhance relationship management and maintain consistent client engagement. Strengthen Shook’s Market Presence and Brand: Strengthen market position by fostering meaningful, long-term relationships with key stakeholders while leading strategic outreach initiatives to promote collaborative delivery methods and enhance client engagement. Improve Shook’s brand presence by partnering with marketing on impactful campaigns.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Architecture/Engineering/Construction Management required
7 or more years of AEC industry experience required
Articulate with confident communication skills, both written and verbal, and highly developed presentation skills.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Excellent interpersonal skills; highly credible with a strong sense of personal and professional integrity; able to inspire and encourage others to achieve at the highest levels.
Technically proficient in Microsoft Office, Monday.com, Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, and Unanet CRM by Cosential.
Must have a valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Certified Professional Services Marketer (CPSM) preferred
Strong relationships and experience working with both local and national water/wastewater and industrial designers/engineers.
Experience executing collaborative delivery projects.
Familiarity with owners and operators of industrial facilities, especially in Indianapolis and the surrounding regions of Kokomo, Terre Haute, Lafayette, and Richmond.
Exceptional verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
Highly credible and ethical with a collaborative, team-focused mindset.
Creative and motivated with a strategic, solutions-oriented approach to business development.
Comfortable working under pressure with resilience and adaptability.
Demonstrates initiative, drive, and a wide degree of creativity and latitude in responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Support the Regional Manager’s development and execution of annual business plans for the Building and Industrial market in the Central Region.
Actively participate in strategic forecasting to ensure alignment between the sales pipeline and staffing capacity through regular partnering sessions with the Regional Manager.
Apply critical thinking and research to identify and assess future markets and collaborative delivery opportunities.
Manage and lead execution of the sales pipeline and contact activity, particularly within designated geographies.
Lead project-specific pursuits, including business pursuit plans, proposal development, interview preparation, and client communication.
Support the optimization of Cosential, Shook’s CRM system, as a core sales and relationship management tool, ensuring consistent engagement with key decision-makers.
Lead monthly business development calls to align pursuit efforts and plan near- and long-term activities.
Support the Regional Manager, operations and doer/seller teams with training, interview prep, and market insights.
Play an active role in recruiting efforts to attract and retain high-caliber talent aligned with strategic growth.
Cultivate new and existing client relationships with a focus on consulting engineers, owners, and decision- makers in the industrial and building sectors.
Lead a strategic outreach and education program advocating for collaborative delivery projects.
Support regional management’s client development efforts through coaching, relationship strategy, and meeting participation.
Become a thread in the community by actively engaging and fostering relationships with Economic Developers and their respective organizations to proactively identify opportunities.
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute the annual marketing and communications plan.
Represent Shook positively through community sponsorships, charitable contributions, service projects, and public-facing activities.
Track and report on public relations efforts to measure long-term success and strategy.